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When Installing Connecting Parts

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Flange With Guide Pin 

Check the new O-ring for damage (use only the specified) and lubricate by using compressor oil. Tighten the nut to specified torque.

Fig 1: Checking O-Ring For Damage And Lubricate By Using Compressor Oil
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AIR CONDITIONING FLANGE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Size Tightening torque [N.m (kgf.m, lb.ft)]
General bolt, nut
Bolt(4T), Nut(4T) Bolt(8T), Nut(6T)
M6 4 - 6(0.4 - 0.6, 2.9 - 4.3) 8 - 12(0.8 - 1.2, 5.7 - 8.6)
M8 9 - 14 (0.9 - 1.4, 6.5 - 10) 20 - 30 (2.0 - 3.0, 14 - 21.6)
M10 19 - 28 (1.9 - 2.8, 13.7 - 20) 45 - 60 (4.5 - 6.0, 32 - 43.3)
Size Flange bolt, nut
Bolt(4T), Nut(4T) Bolt(8T), Nut(6T)
M6 4 - 6(0.4 - 0.6, 2.9 - 4.3) 9 - 14 (0.9 - 1.4, 6.5 - 10.1)
M8 10 - 15 (1.0 - 1.5, 7 - 10) 22 - 33 (2.2 - 3.3, 15.9 -23.8)
M10 21 - 31 (2.1 - 3.1, 15 - 22) 50 - 65 (5.0 - 6.5, 36.1 - 7.0)
NOTE:
  • T means tensile intensity, which is stamped on the head of bolt only numeral.